Bermudian international Logan Jimenez played a starring role as Hibernian’s Under 19 team staged a remarkable recovery to defeat Edinburgh rivals Hearts in a seven-goal thriller at the Hibernian Training Centre.
The derby ignited within the opening minute when Jimenez rose highest to head the hosts in front, marking a dream start for the Hibees. However, the early lead proved fragile as Hearts systematically dismantled the Hibs advantage before the break.
Goals from Euan Banks and Jaedon Donkor turned the match on its head, sending the visitors into the interval with a 2-1 lead. When Tommy North added a third for Hearts in the 50th minute, it appeared Hibs were destined for a second consecutive derby defeat.
Faced with a two-goal deficit, Hibs mounted a relentless comeback. The shift in momentum was sparked by the creativity of Josh McDonald, who turned provider for Reiss Downie to narrow the gap.
McDonald then took matters into his own hands, firing home the equaliser by the 65-minute mark to set up a grandstand finish.
With the scores level, Hibs applied sustained pressure on the Hearts backline in search of a winner. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 87th minute when Lewis Gillie found the net to complete the stunning turnaround.
The 4-3 victory carries significant weight beyond local bragging rights; the three points propel Hibernian to the summit of the CAS Elite U19 League standings. For Jimenez and his teammates, it was a test of character that ended with the ultimate reward.
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